Yellow Fever in Brazil: What You Need to Know

Highlights of our recent work to prevent the
spread of infectious diseases

April 2018

Visiting Brazil? What to Know Before You Go

There is a large outbreak
of yellow fever in Brazil. CDC recommends that travelers get the yellow
fever vaccine before going to certain areas of Brazil, including popular
tourist destinations. However, the vaccine is only available at select U.S. clinics.

Preventing Rabies in Haiti

Did you know that approximately 130 people die from rabies in Haiti each year? CDC is working with the Haiti Ministry of Agriculture to prevent more deaths by using a new tool: mobile phones.

What Made 2017 a Tremendous Year for Public Health?

The numbers say it all: Last year, CDC sequenced nearly 45,000 DNA samples by using Advanced Molecular Detection technologies. The Antibiotic Resistance Lab Network performed more than 12,000 tests to contain the spread of resistant infections. And, the agency identified more than 1,100 illnesses that were associated with backyard flocks—the highest number ever recorded by CDC in a single year.